Constitution Class Syllabus

Teacher: Miss Olson                                                                                                              

Room: 221                                                                                                                              

Email: lolson@hillcountryschool.net

Course Description: Students will study the origins and foundations of the Constitution including its drafting and ratification. They will memorize, write, and recite the Preamble to the Constitution. Students will discuss Article I—the organization, administration, and official duties of the legislative branch of government. They will learn to recognize limitations on the President’s powers and duties, the duties of the executive branch of government, and discuss Article II. Students will also researches methods of amending the Constitution and the organization, administration, and duties of the judicial branch of the government as well as investigate certification of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land and ratification rules and procedures.

Curriculum: Accelerated Christian Education, Christian Liberty Press, Original Intent by David Barton, and various primary sources.

Participation: Students are expected to come to class each day prepared with their agenda, notebook, binder, and either a pen or pencil.  It is also expected that all students will participate during all class discussions, class projects, group work, and activities.  Any student who comes to class unprepared or is not focused on the task at hand will receive zero participation credit for that day.

Assignments: Reading and writing assignments will be given. Students will need to be able to summarize and analyze information. Students will also be responsible at various points during the semester to lead class discussion. There will also be quizzes and various assignments throughout the course of the semester. Assignments are due at the beginning of class. If a student is absent, it is his/ her responsibility to come see me either at the beginning or the end of class to get assignments.

Late Work: Late work will not be accepted except under circumstances I deem extreme or unique.

Grades: Grades will be given based on completion and performance on all assignments, quizzes, and tests as well as participation.

Participation and daily grades   = 10%

Assignments                                      = 30%

Tests                                                     = 60%

Total                                                     = 100%

Class Rules: Love God and Love Others

Quote from Charles Carroll